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F237 CDY

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,376 mi
Last recorded91,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 CDY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2008 91,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 91,376 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,444 miles

advises still aply as per test no:471571347104

Fail 21 May 2007 88,444 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off-side sill showing corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 84,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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F237 CDY is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F237 CDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F237 CDY registered?

F237 CDY is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F237 CDY safe to buy?

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